ASG releases letter concerning racial incidents
By Andrew Tilbe | March 31, 2018Miami University Associated Student Government (ASG) released a letter regarding the rekindled controversy over racial comments by a student at Miami.
Miami University Associated Student Government (ASG) released a letter regarding the rekindled controversy over racial comments by a student at Miami.
Students across the country participated in day of walkouts and protests earlier this month in support of the victims of the Parkland, Florida shooting. At nearby Madison High School in Middletown, 43 students who participated got detention.
WASHINGTON -- Actions may speak louder than words, but silence can be deafening, whether it's the silence of the Republican Party on gun control or the silence of somewhere between 500,000 and 800,000 people in the streets of the nation's capital.
Sparked by an incident that occurred on social media over spring break, nearly 70 students showed up in force at Armstrong Student Center Monday afternoon to protest racist attitudes and promote diversity at Miami.
Since Friday, March 23, a screenshot of Tinder messages between sophomore Thomas Wright and an unknown female circulated among Miami's social media community.
Events to catch this week on Miami's campus and in Oxford
Miami University students celebrated Green Beer Day (GBD) this year, just as they have for over 65 years. Students were decked out in and consuming all things green on March 15 from sunrise to sunset. But, compared to last year, the festivities were tame.
WASHINGTON--Around 100 Miami students, alumni and administrators milled about in room 2203 of the Rayburn House Office Building last Monday, March 19. Chatter filled the space as camera crews stationed themselves in front of an empty podium. Suddenly, the room fell silent as all eyes turned to the door.
For Chad Horton and his freshman-year group of friends, Room 321 of Dodds Hall was the designated hangout spot.
The Office of Residence Life (ORL) has developed a new long-term plan for improvements in the residence halls that will gradually go into effect over the next three to five years. Many of the items listed are already being implemented, but the strategic plan outlines the office's goals in one document..
"Why does this matter"
PITTSBURGH -- Miami University journalism students picked up six "first-place wins" and seven "finalist" awards in the annual Mark of Excellence collegiate journalism competition today.
On Wednesday morning, over 1,000 miles away from Parkland, Florida, roughly 50 Oxford residents and Miami students gathered in Uptown Park for a vigil to mark the losses of 17 students killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last month.
Miami's Associated Student Government (ASG) will be hosting a charity dodgeball tournament to benefit its Student Success Fund.
Juniors James Gale and Meaghan Murtagh have advanced to a runoff election in Miami's Associated Student Government (ASG) race for Student Body President.
Talawanda student turns tragedy into action
Despite the uncertainty that has plagued Miami's Greek community for the last three and half weeks, it appears this year's Green Beer Day will play out as usual, Greek members say.
Student organizations are frustrated, confused and hurting for cash after Student Affairs and Associated Student Government (ASG) announced sweeping funding cuts last week -- the largest in memory.
Black History Month ended with a special recognition of Western College at Miami for its role in the civil rights movement. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (NURFC) designated the site as a Freedom Station on February 28.